Who are your favorite etsy sellers that are (so far) flying under the LHC radar?

[leilani]

I discovered OhFaro
https://img1.etsystatic.com/030/0/5205069/il_300x300.575346323_pvvy.jpg


https://img0.etsystatic.com/007/0/5205069/il_300x300.385379420_3kzl.jpg

, GoodVillageWoodcraft, ETA: These are NOT under the radar, I just hadn't seen the thread, sorry for my mistake!
https://img0.etsystatic.com/037/1/6015882/il_300x300.603969904_nbfm.jpg

and pepperlonely11

https://img1.etsystatic.com/007/0/6283139/il_300x300.386955669_i1px.jpg

https://img1.etsystatic.com/037/0/6283139/il_300x300.589478905_eznv.jpg

& am waiting for hair forks from them.

Your turn!

[Majorane]

They're not favorite yet, but I ordered from MapleBurl this week and if his stuff is half as nice as it looks, I'll open a thread here... Oh and I have been loving my dymondwoodforks from woodenhairforks for at least three years. Wonderful headcurve in their forks! I did some extra sanding on them but I check their page every once in a while and buy if nice.

What a nice idea for a thread, I am going to check your hidden pearls!

[Majorane]

NOOOO... Ohfaro has AMAZING stuff! Oh, I didn't need to know, only I did. Woah! What did you order??
The other one, pepperlonely is also nice, but some of the things I have seen on ebay for less, so it's a reseller, at least partially. At least I think. Not that it matters... :)

[leilani]

I justified by the fact that I'm getting married in 1 month!

[magda]

Mamacat, no doubt!

Aunt Edit says that I have misunderstood "under the radar".
:blushing:
Surely mamacat in on the LHC-Screen.

[georgia_peach]

I haven't tried Rootiebirds yet, but I've been watching this lovely fork https://www.etsy.com/listing/184146738/hair-fork-or-shawl-pin-hand-forged?ref=shop_home_active_20. She's got some pretty hand forged hair pins, too.

[Majorane]

Oooh, congrats! That is the best excuse ever to buy pretties. Did you buy the things you put pictures of in your first post? If so: fantastic taste, esp. the second and last are awesome. And the copper forks..! Oh my.

[Loviatar]

I'm going to kick myself for revealing this UK seller! I love PerfumeCollectors aka Suzan West. Super thick acrylic sticks. I love them all.

I like MapleBurl and I've also checked out Rootiebirds, I like their industrial looking stuff.

[ooglipoo]

I'm really in love with a couple of pieces from The Wooden Caravan (https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheWoodenCaravan). i'll have to save up a bit to get the piece I want, but it won't take long...

[Hele]

I'm going to kick myself for revealing this UK seller! I love PerfumeCollectors aka Suzan West. Super thick acrylic sticks. I love them all.

i was going to mention that one too, her sticks are amazing for thick long hair and come in some really cool looking colors! I ordered a new stick from her just the other night.

[Lirona]

Elizabella Design (https://www.etsy.com/shop/ElizabellaDesign) on Etsy! I think her work is so pretty, and she had very good customer service when there was a mix up with my order.

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=11523&d=1403974804

[AmyBeth]

More enabling, I see. Just what I need.;)

[DweamGoiL]

I found these and love Victorian stuff so... :eyebrows:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/GardenOfWeedinGirl

I was mulling over an order, but thanks to this thread I went full steam ahead...can't wait to get them.

[two_wheels]

DweamGoil I have two birds-nest sticks from WeedinGirl, the stick ends needed a quick sanding (probably my own fussiness) but they're really nice, I hope you like yours!

[DweamGoiL]

DweamGoil I have two birds-nest sticks from WeedinGirl, the stick ends needed a quick sanding (probably my own fussiness) but they're really nice, I hope you like yours!

Me, too! :) I ordered one of the bird's nest ones, also...so pretty.

[leilani]

OhFaro on etsy offers 10% off with LHC10 coupon

[Fericera]

I bought a nice slide barrette from SilverDollarLeather recently. His shop isn't hair accessory heavy, but the barrettes with the coins were interesting and different I thought.

[Larki]

WishingProducts! Gorgeous hand-painted hair combs and barrettes! Half of their stuff is on my favorites list! Lol
https://www.etsy.com/shop/WishingProducts?ref=shopsection_shophome_leftnav

[Lazy Loop]

I have been wanting to ask for awhile:
Are French Clip barrettes harmful to hair?
If not, I need some!

[Nimia]

I, too, am lusting after several items from RootieBirds and Elizabella Design. Some others that I've favorite-d several items from are:

Keepandcherish, like this beautiful hair fork: https://www.etsy.com/listing/175430078/hair-fork-hair-pin-mermaid-copper-and?ref=listing-6

Fluid Metal Studio: https://www.etsy.com/shop/FluidMetalsStudio?section_id=13490107

nicholasandfelice: https://www.etsy.com/shop/nicholasandfelice?section_id=5011288

abbyjewellery: https://www.etsy.com/shop/Abbyjewellery?section_id=10103105

You can tell I like copper.

[Loviatar]

Nimia, I've been wishing for the Araleth fork from Fluid Metals Studio for ages :) their work is really peculiar, which I love.

[leilani]

Waiting for more hidden gems!

[StellaKatherine]

DweamGoil , omng thank you for sharig... I think I need a pair of Tea Pot ones at some point . So far my husband forbidden me from ordering anything untill I get couple of orders that are on the way here... but in the future for sure ! :crush:

[Ishje]

I have never ordered from her, but I do like hair around nature: https://www.etsy.com/shop/HairAroundNature?ref=pr_faveshops

[DweamGoiL]

DweamGoil , omng thank you for sharig... I think I need a pair of Tea Pot ones at some point . So far my husband forbidden me from ordering anything untill I get couple of orders that are on the way here... but in the future for sure ! :crush:

I got a few things. I just could not resist!

[AspenSong]

I have many shops I'd like to get things from that aren't crazy popular....lol. I'm an Etsy-browse-aholic

Pretty spiral sticks.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/mooreartstudio?ref=pr_faveshops

https://www.etsy.com/shop/DreamingDragonDesign?page=1

https://www.etsy.com/shop/originalfire?page=1

https://www.etsy.com/shop/2as1?ref=pr_faveshops

https://www.etsy.com/shop/Twistedpinewood?ref=pr_faveshops

https://www.etsy.com/shop/VallondesTresors?ref=shopsection_shophome_leftnav

https://www.etsy.com/shop/LinderCroft?ref=pr_faveshops

https://www.etsy.com/shop/WoodforddellDesigns?ref=pr_faveshops

https://www.etsy.com/shop/canadianwoodcrafts?ref=pr_faveshops

[leilani]

Has anyone ordered from WoodArtJewelry? https://img0.etsystatic.com/039/0/6638329/il_570xN.604619028_i0yi.jpg

[slynr]

Rare earth woodworks has beautiful wood sticks with great wood choices plus he will custom your length. Love this artist!

[Laurenji]

I haven't seen anyone mention https://www.etsy.com/shop/ayujewelry - I haven't ordered anything from them, but they have some nice cheap 2-prong forks and some sticks.

If you like steampunk or clocks, https://www.etsy.com/shop/Antickquities is also cool, although her items are definitely decorative and not structural.

[AspenSong]

Another shop I forgot...I LOVE the flowers she makes. https://www.etsy.com/shop/Numerousflowerfall?ref=l2-shopheader-name

[Stellaaa]

Another shop I forgot...I LOVE the flowers she makes. https://www.etsy.com/shop/Numerousflowerfall?ref=l2-shopheader-name

Those are seriously gorgeous! Me want (https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/183088305/gradually-changes-in-color-the-blue?ref=shop_home_active_5)!

Hmmm, birthday is coming ...

[renia22]

Just wanted to give a rave to Queen Bee Apothecary, to both her products and her Lush scent dupes. I got a couple that I smelled side by side with the originals, and they are spot on! Reasonable prices too, which is nice since Lush is so expensive. She has quite a few of the discontinued scents as well as a few current ones, and you can get them in haircare, body care, products for the home, etc.. So exciting! (Also a whole list of various other scents as well)

http://www.sherv.net/cm/emo/funny/1/running-around-smiley-emoticon.gif (http://www.sherv.net/)

Here is the scent list:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/QueenBeeTradingCo/policy?ref=shopinfo_policies_leftnav

[cle90]

One of my favourite shops on Etsy is UpBrass! https://www.etsy.com/shop/UpBrass?ref=l2-shopheader-name

I bought this piece (https://www.etsy.com/listing/89780090/free-shipping-usa-canada-large-feather?ref=favs_view_22) from there and it is my favourite hair toy.

[Beezle]

I have recently ordered from Rootiebirds and Dreaming Dragon Designs.

Katie from Rootiebirds was making me customs earrings and I can't praise enough her fast communication and pleasant manner. Earrings were posted today after only one week during which she ordered the silver and made the earrings. Excellent person to deal with. Such a pity her hair forks are too heavy for my hair.

DDD was not very good on the speed or communication on their 'ready to be posted' hair sticks (apparently owing to an out of town emergency), but the sticks arrived yesterday and are very nice and hold beautifully. So if, unlike me, you can wait patiently for a reply, then this seller is worth it.

[Johannah]

What about the ancient muse? Haven't heard about this shop on the forum (correct me if I'm wrong). Haven't bought from this shop, but I'm planning on doing that in the future.

https://img1.etsystatic.com/013/0/6335250/il_570xN.419725513_e35p.jpg

https://img0.etsystatic.com/038/1/6335250/il_570xN.504414386_dq6r.jpg

https://img1.etsystatic.com/000/0/6335250/il_570xN.305773263.jpg

[Quasiquixotic]

What about the ancient muse? Haven't heard about this shop on the forum (correct me if I'm wrong). Haven't bought from this shop, but I'm planning on doing that in the future.

https://img1.etsystatic.com/013/0/6335250/il_570xN.419725513_e35p.jpg

https://img0.etsystatic.com/038/1/6335250/il_570xN.504414386_dq6r.jpg

https://img1.etsystatic.com/000/0/6335250/il_570xN.305773263.jpg

I have some of her work. It is pretty, but it's not up to GTS or jeter standards. I have two of her shawl pins. They are difficult for me to use as wood slides, but maybe I'm special. I plan to put them up for sale, if you'd like to try them out.

[Adiro]

Anybody knows this one?
I just bought this fork from her, don't ask me why, I never had a fork and really wanted one, and I liked this one. All gut feeling. I am waiting for it in the mail :) I hope I didnt chose something bad
https://www.etsy.com/ca/transaction/221782985

[kpzra]

Anybody knows this one?
I just bought this fork from her, don't ask me why, I never had a fork and really wanted one, and I liked this one. All gut feeling. I am waiting for it in the mail :) I hope I didnt chose something bad
https://www.etsy.com/ca/transaction/221782985


They have their own multipage thread here. :)

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=96339

[Adiro]

Kpzra, whoaaaa :) :):) than you!!!!!! Goes without saying that I am kind of new to the forum!!! I yet have to do a search before I ask something!!! Now a lot of new reading to do, I can't believe I missed a 10 page thread, thank you!!!

[kpzra]

You are welcome, I've had them on my favorites list for some time but I'm just getting into forks. I had that link bookmarked. ;)

[Johannah]

I have some of her work. It is pretty, but it's not up to GTS or jeter standards. I have two of her shawl pins. They are difficult for me to use as wood slides, but maybe I'm special. I plan to put them up for sale, if you'd like to try them out.

Do you got some sticks as well? I got the shop in my favorites for years but never bought anything because I didn't know whether I'd like her work, quality wise (because it looks amazing!). Though I'm only interested in sticks because other hair toys doesn't work for my hair, or at least not as good as sticks.

[lapushka]

I have a few wooden forks from OruAka, amazing quality, and comparable to Grahtoe - no kidding. I wonder why he doesn't make hairtoys anymore, well forks and sticks in any case (check out his sold section):
https://www.etsy.com/shop/OruAka?ref=pr_shop

[Quasiquixotic]

Do you got some sticks as well? I got the shop in my favorites for years but never bought anything because I didn't know whether I'd like her work, quality wise (because it looks amazing!). Though I'm only interested in sticks because other hair toys doesn't work for my hair, or at least not as good as sticks.

I did. I have two pairs of dangle sticks - ball and butterfly - and then a pearl dangle stick. There isn't anything wrong with them. They are about like wood ead sticks with dangle toppers.

[Johannah]

I did. I have two pairs of dangle sticks - ball and butterfly - and then a pearl dangle stick. There isn't anything wrong with them. They are about like wood ead sticks with dangle toppers.

Thank you for your answer! I guess I'll give it a try ;)

[Quasiquixotic]

All but the butterfly's I'm putting up for sale...just saying :eyebrows:

[ooglipoo]

I really enjoy looking at the work from Wooden Caravan (https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheWoodenCaravan), but I haven't made any purchases, yet...

[Calaelen]

I have many shops I'd like to get things from that aren't crazy popular....lol. I'm an Etsy-browse-aholic

Pretty spiral sticks.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/mooreartstudio?ref=pr_faveshops

https://www.etsy.com/shop/DreamingDragonDesign?page=1

https://www.etsy.com/shop/originalfire?page=1

https://www.etsy.com/shop/2as1?ref=pr_faveshops

https://www.etsy.com/shop/Twistedpinewood?ref=pr_faveshops

https://www.etsy.com/shop/VallondesTresors?ref=shopsection_shophome_leftnav

https://www.etsy.com/shop/LinderCroft?ref=pr_faveshops

https://www.etsy.com/shop/WoodforddellDesigns?ref=pr_faveshops

https://www.etsy.com/shop/canadianwoodcrafts?ref=pr_faveshops
You have great taste! Vallondestresors is our very own Ishje!! I only just discovered this, having received a beautiful hair stick and earring set from her in the summer swap! She didn't even tell me she had a shop..lol! I figured it out when I clicked on your links.

Her work is beautiful, and well made!

[butter52]

why did I enter this thread...whyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!

[Beezle]

why did I enter this thread...whyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!

In the last month I've spent too much at etsy to even want to add up the total. When the credit card bill comes in I am due for a full-blown panic! Every time I read a thread on hair toys, I end up buying two. Even if I manage to resist for a while and I am reading just to share peoples' excitement with their purchase, I end up succumbing eventually. I just can't seem to keep my finger off the Buy button! Fortunately some are just too heavy for my measly hair so common sense has stopped me from some of the heavier pieces so at least there's a bit of a limit to my greed. :shrug:

[Clarkie]

Beezle, I'm right there with you. A couple of months ago I didn't even know what a hairtoy was!!!! Now I'm an Etsy addict. My credit card bill will be scary too :(

[Beezle]

Do you think we might slow down before we have to declare bankruptcy? Maybe it's just a learning curve, combined with greed and credit card consequence blindness and once we know what suits us, we will stop? :pray: wishful thinking never hurt

[Clarkie]

I've imposed a buying freeze on myself for now. I've vowed not to buy anything else until I reach 28 inches of length. Then I'll treat myself. That's the plan anyway.:shrug:
I'm still waiting on 2 orders from MapleBurl, some Eaduard sticks and a custom order from Mountain Musings. Gah!!!!

[Beezle]

Oooooohhhh. Sounds familiar. Waiting on two pairs of sticks from Maple Burl, two (plus one free so that doesn't count, right?) 2 tine forks from Natural craft, two 3 tine forks from Good Village and a pair of earrings from Rootiebirds. The rest of my month's madness have been received so they don't count any more either. They're 'old stuff'. I'm embarrassed by my avarice and I'm sure it would be more fun spread out a bit more instead of all the pleasures at once. Next time. But NOT next month! Until a couple months ago I had only a few very cheap claw clips. Life was easy then! Now I'm off to bed where at least I can't spend any more money!

[Quasiquixotic]

Well this slipped and fell in my etsy cart last night. I'll let you know what I think when it arrives :)

https://www.etsy.com/transaction/226496641

[Isilme]

Look at this fork! It's nowhere near my budget but oh so pretty. https://www.etsy.com/se-en/listing/197136755/trident-ecofriendly-wood-hair-fork?ref=shop_home_active_15

[Clarkie]

Quasi, that fork is beautiful, and darn you for showing me yet another Etsy vendor that I like!!!! :doh:

Isilme, Beautiful items in that shop. That might be something I would get for myself as a special occasion present.

[Clarkie]

I haven't found much about Mountain Musings on LHC so I just wanted to give a shout out to Meagan and her shop. She made these customs for me https://www.etsy.com/ca/transaction/222553435? and they are just lovely. The pictures really don't do them justice. I'll try to post an action shot at some point (hair is wet right now)
Meagan was a delight to work with, gave me a few different ladybugs, beads and wood types to choose from and answered me promptly each time I had a question. I will definitely be ordering from her again. :)

[Majorane]

Ladybugs! So cute.... and she has a cable wire flower onna stick too, what fun!!

Quasi, I've been looking at that shop more than once. I'd love to hear how you like your fork, as I am in half a mind to buy something from there, when I think it's time I deserve some more stuff.

[Laurenji]

Well this slipped and fell in my etsy cart last night. I'll let you know what I think when it arrives :)

https://www.etsy.com/transaction/226496641

Ooo, I've been eyeing that seller for a while. Let us know what you think!

[Avis]

Ok, so I'm going to kind of shamelessly plug a friend of mine's shop (if you don't like plugs, feel free to skip out now). She's my SO's cousin's wife and she makes really cute bows and some other hair things. I've got a red bow on the way that I'm excited about.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/MelissaLynnHaner?section_id=11417771&page=1

[Isilme]

Avis, she has really cute skirts! I'm saving her sop for when I'm in need of a new addition to my skirt collection.

[Avis]

Isilme, that's great! She makes really great clothes and is very detail oriented so I'm sure if and when you decide to order something she'll make sure to get it right.

[Clarkie]

Just bought these lovelies from Fortresswandworks
https://www.etsy.com/ca/transaction/227801841?
https://www.etsy.com/ca/transaction/227801840?
https://www.etsy.com/ca/transaction/227801839?
https://www.etsy.com/ca/transaction/226688269?
https://www.etsy.com/ca/transaction/226688268?

They look really nice to me and super duper affordable!!!! I'll update once I have them in my hot little hands :)

[Hootenanny]

Wow, Clarkie, gorgeous choices! The woods on all of the those are just lovely!

[rusika1]

Just bought these lovelies from Fortresswandworks
https://www.etsy.com/ca/transaction/227801841?
https://www.etsy.com/ca/transaction/227801840?
https://www.etsy.com/ca/transaction/227801839?
https://www.etsy.com/ca/transaction/226688269?
https://www.etsy.com/ca/transaction/226688268?

They look really nice to me and super duper affordable!!!! I'll update once I have them in my hot little hands :)

I have two sticks from that shop, one eucalyptus and one australian blackwood. They're nice substantial sticks. It looks like she may have changed her finish, mine are not glossy at all. They were both sold as mini wands/hairsticks on Ebay.

[Clarkie]

Hootenanny, Thank you! I particularly like the holly/rosewood one :)
Rusika, Good to hear from someone who has purchased from the vendor. I'm fairly new to hairtoys and I have been looking at lots of different makers.

[Scarlet_Heart]

I'm really curious about this shop, Munke (https://www.etsy.com/listing/194176261/a-dew-covered-red-rose-hair-stick?ref=shop_home_active_18). It says the shop opened in 2010, but there are no sales and no reviews.

I'm curious how long the sticks are, but more importantly, if the polymer clay part would easily separate from the stick easily. They're very pretty.

[two_wheels]

That's interesting, Scarlet. I see that all of the listings were made at the end of June, so maybe they opened the shop and then didn't do anything for ages and then listed a bunch of new stuff then? :hmm:

[Quasiquixotic]

Well this slipped and fell in my etsy cart last night. I'll let you know what I think when it arrives :)

https://www.etsy.com/transaction/226496641

So here she is. This is a monster stick, but it held really well all afternoon and evening. But this is huge, and I like big forks. Someone with A LOT of hair could use this.

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o246/Quasiquixotic/B8A09A36-6F7B-4906-8C2A-C5DC74418F08_zps4zibbxur.jpg (http://s122.photobucket.com/user/Quasiquixotic/media/B8A09A36-6F7B-4906-8C2A-C5DC74418F08_zps4zibbxur.jpg.html)

[Laurenji]

So here she is. This is a monster stick, but it held really well all afternoon and evening. But this is huge, and I like big forks. Someone with A LOT of hair could use this.



Yeah, as I've been eyeing those forks, I had to double check the measurements because some of them sounded obscenely huge. Glad that suspicion was confirmed!

How is it in terms of finish (smoothness, grip)? Is it top-heavy?

[Quasiquixotic]

The grip is excellent and the finish feels natural, like very smooth wood. No lacquer or varnish. All in all good work, but each of these tines is at least the size of a tt, if not thicker.

[Majorane]

So here she is. This is a monster stick, but it held really well all afternoon and evening. But this is huge, and I like big forks. Someone with A LOT of hair could use this.

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o246/Quasiquixotic/B8A09A36-6F7B-4906-8C2A-C5DC74418F08_zps4zibbxur.jpg (http://s122.photobucket.com/user/Quasiquixotic/media/B8A09A36-6F7B-4906-8C2A-C5DC74418F08_zps4zibbxur.jpg.html)

:bigeyes: That... is frightening. I had no idea they were so humongous....

Also last night I had a relapse and I bought these https://www.etsy.com/transaction/229849572 . According to the description, they are tiny, which is what I like. For halfups and such. I hope they're nice.

[Rushli]

I have those favorited on etsy, Majorane! I am not big on half ups, so i just admire them from afar.

[chelles2kids]

Just wanted to give a rave to Queen Bee Apothecary, to both her products and her Lush scent dupes. I got a couple that I smelled side by side with the originals, and they are spot on! Reasonable prices too, which is nice since Lush is so expensive. She has quite a few of the discontinued scents as well as a few current ones, and you can get them in haircare, body care, products for the home, etc.. So exciting! (Also a whole list of various other scents as well)

http://www.sherv.net/cm/emo/funny/1/running-around-smiley-emoticon.gif (http://www.sherv.net/)

Here is the scent list:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/QueenBeeTradingCo/policy?ref=shopinfo_policies_leftnav


I would love to hear if you've tried any of her hair product line & what your thoughts are?

[Laurenji]

:bigeyes: That... is frightening. I had no idea they were so humongous....

Also last night I had a relapse and I bought these https://www.etsy.com/transaction/229849572 . According to the description, they are tiny, which is what I like. For halfups and such. I hope they're nice.

This one looks much tinier (https://www.etsy.com/listing/192950573/going-coastal-puka-hair-fork-or-shawl?ref=shop_home_active_2). Tine length is 4". The one Quasi's modeling there has 5.75" tines.

[Quasiquixotic]

yeah, i bought a monster. I was thinking of either asking the maker to shorten the tines or trying it myself, I just hadn't done that yet.

[Clarkie]

yeah, i bought a monster. I was thinking of either asking the maker to shorten the tines or trying it myself, I just hadn't done that yet.

Well I think it looks super cool!! And if it doesn't work out as a hairtoy, you could always carry it for protection? lol! I fricking love that fork!

[Clarkie]

I posted this on the discount coupon thread but I'll mention it here too if that's ok.
MountainMusing on Etsy has 50% off until tomorrow if you use the code SteakandPotatoes

I've purchased from her and she was great. :)

[Rushli]

Has anyone ordered from fortress wand works? I tried a search and mostly found swap threads.

[renia22]

I would love to hear if you've tried any of her hair product line & what your thoughts are?

At the moment I have the Resconsructive conditioner in my shower. It's a light conditioner, good for fine hair, doesn't leave residue. It has a light texture. The scent stays in my hair (I bought Imagine Rose, which is like Lush's Imogen Rose). I've been alternating it with other conditioners. I also bought the dry oil spray, which helps with frizzies, but I have to spray it on my hands first & apply lightly or my hair gets too flat. The leave in detangler is nice also, not too heavy, but just enough detangling and extra conditioning without making your hair feel flat or like there is residue.

Hope that helps!

[rusika1]

Has anyone ordered from fortress wand works? I tried a search and mostly found swap threads.

Clarkie just ordered several and shared links about 10 or 15 comments back. She may have received them by now...

[Rushli]

Clarkie just ordered several and shared links about 10 or 15 comments back. She may have received them by now...

Ah, thanks! When I searched the thread I used spaces in the name and she did not so it did not show up. I knew I had read about them somewhere but I just found a bun I can use sticks with so I have pretty much ignored stick makers until now. Thanks for your review too.

Oh, Clarkie, come out and play. Show us your new sticks!

[Clarkie]

Has anyone ordered from fortress wand works? I tried a search and mostly found swap threads.

Sorry, I've been away for work for a few days. Yes I have 5 sticks from this maker and they are fabulous!!! Really well made! I've been wearing them almost exclusively since I received them.

[Rushli]

Good to hear! When you get pictures, you should start a thread for them. I am talking to Sabrina now about a couple. I was getting a little carried away and was thinking about 5, but I just got a 60th street fork on swap, so I better stick with 2. or maybe 3?

[Majorane]

Get three, so your shipping costs per item gets lower. Duh!
:p
Also I came back with a report on these https://www.etsy.com/transaction/229849572
that just arrived.
Pic one:
http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu46/Marjokei/LHC/IMG_20141007_134413_zpsetm8efhb.jpg (http://s632.photobucket.com/user/Marjokei/media/LHC/IMG_20141007_134413_zpsetm8efhb.jpg.html)
Lovely grain, and they aren't mini at all. I misplaced my measurin tape but the functional length is 4,5" I think. Not bad! They are quite thin, made out of a sheet of olive timber,so no headcurve, but the shape of the tines make them hold my bun really well. Also the tibes weren't as smooth as I wanted them, but I have sanding paper aplenty so that was an easy fix
Comparison shot:
http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu46/Marjokei/LHC/IMG_20141007_134357_zpso0hkyzhc.jpg (http://s632.photobucket.com/user/Marjokei/media/LHC/IMG_20141007_134357_zpso0hkyzhc.jpg.html)

The GrahToe is a liliputian (but huge!) And the Ead is 6 inch. So, not mini forks at all. While that i s good, I still don't have a minifork for halfups, but oh well.
And action shot:

http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu46/Marjokei/LHC/IMG_20141007_134922_zpsucecqgnb.jpg (http://s632.photobucket.com/user/Marjokei/media/LHC/IMG_20141007_134922_zpsucecqgnb.jpg.html)
In which my winerack makes an appearance yet again.

Verdict: For 10 bucks I cannot complain, they probably are great hairtoy staple! Because they are thin they are really light, and the hourglass tines hold well. Me like. The snags don' boothr me.

Also, I type this with a cat on my lap. She keeps biting my hand, demanding snuggles. I think she says hi.

Edit: boothr? I meant BOTHER! I swear it was the cat biting me

[Scarlet_Heart]

Sorry, I've been away for work for a few days. Yes I have 5 sticks from this maker and they are fabulous!!! Really well made! I've been wearing them almost exclusively since I received them.

Hmm, :hmm: I had found that shop on ebay, but didn't realize he had an etsy shop. I really want to try one, but they are all so long. Maybe I'll inquire about a custom. Are yours all pretty long?

[Clarkie]

Hmm, :hmm: I had found that shop on ebay, but didn't realize he had an etsy shop. I really want to try one, but they are all so long. Maybe I'll inquire about a custom. Are yours all pretty long?

Yes, they are all 6 inches except for the paduak which is 7&7/8 inches. I can wear them cuz I have a big head. lol!

[Scarlet_Heart]

Thanks for the info, Clarkie!

[Crystawni]

Fluid Metal Studio: https://www.etsy.com/shop/FluidMetalsStudio?section_id=13490107



Nimia, I've been wishing for the Araleth fork from Fluid Metals Studio for ages :) their work is really peculiar, which I love.

Well, thanks to this thread, I now own this pretty (https://www.etsy.com/au/transaction/233008283):

http://i1340.photobucket.com/albums/o722/Weighting/DSC05804_zpsb422b004.jpg

It holds like a rock, even with the smaller (than I usually get) tines. It's well-weighted (no probs with slipping), is especially good with a cinnabun or other buns that only need a little pinning, and looks so elegant. This will be something I hope to keep as an heirloom, as well as wear the heck out of it! Kris, who is also a longhair, is now looking at making ones with longer tines, too!

http://i1340.photobucket.com/albums/o722/Weighting/DSC05858s_zps091cb9e2.jpg

[Laurenji]

Well, thanks to this thread, I now own this pretty (https://www.etsy.com/au/transaction/233008283):

http://i1340.photobucket.com/albums/o722/Weighting/DSC05804_zpsb422b004.jpg

It holds like a rock, even with the smaller (than I usually get) tines. It's well-weighted (no probs with slipping), is especially good with a cinnabun or other buns that only need a little pinning, and looks so elegant. This will be something I hope to keep as an heirloom, as well as wear the heck out of it! Kris, who is also a longhair, is now looking at making ones with longer tines, too!

http://i1340.photobucket.com/albums/o722/Weighting/DSC05858s_zps091cb9e2.jpg

That's gorgeous! I was JUST looking at her shop and pining over some of her forks. I would love one with longer tines, as none of her tine lengths were over 3.5" or 4", which I sincerely doubt would be enough for my hair. I'm drooling over yours!

[Crystawni]

It really is droolworthy! Thanks, Laurenji! I was umming and ahhing over it for quite a while, but it just wouldn't leave my mind. So, I reasoned if it didn't hold on its own, I'd use opposing spin pins as well, but luckily, it's a little trooper and doesn't need them (yet :p)!

[iluvbooks]

The Ancient Muse on Etsy. I don't think I've heard anyone mention her here. She's super nice and has good stuff.

[Morganaa]

Sooooooo... I'm glad I saw this thread I've discovered this maker, even though I'm not a metal hairtoy girl : https://www.etsy.com/shop/WishingProducts?ref=shopsection_shophome_leftnav

And particularly https://www.etsy.com/listing/178515417/beautiful-aqua-and-vanilla-bean-filigree?ref=shop_home_active_4

[Clarkie]

Has anyone ordered from fortress wand works? I tried a search and mostly found swap threads.

These are some of my Fortress Wand Works sticks. I love them :) Very sturdy hold and reasonable prices. I don't wear them together like this, just didn't want to photospam you all too much! lol!http://i1380.photobucket.com/albums/ah178/DiClarke/005_zps5b394589.jpghttp://i1380.photobucket.com/albums/ah178/DiClarke/003_zps957bac7b.jpeg

[Rushli]

Oooooo! Pretty! Thank you for sharing!

[Clarkie]

http://i1380.photobucket.com/albums/ah178/DiClarke/004_zps9e98db2a.jpg

This is a pair of sticks I got from MountainMusings (on Etsy) when she had her 50% off sale. They are a bit long for me but I love them. The picture really doesn't do them justice.

[elocin9911]

Well, I guess this'll double my hair accessories inventory, lol. Such beautiful things!

[minaa]

The two sticks I bought from TejasDragon (https://www.etsy.com/shop/TejasDragon?ref=search_shop_redirect) are really lovely, *especially* since I have a lot of hair when I do my LWB's. I would recommend him. He also is very sweet and sends a thank you note when you purchase. There's a thread on him here (http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=127529)!

[schnibbles]

http://i1380.photobucket.com/albums/ah178/DiClarke/004_zps9e98db2a.jpg

This is a pair of sticks I got from MountainMusings (on Etsy) when she had her 50% off sale. They are a bit long for me but I love them. The picture really doesn't do them justice.

:shocked: :rockerdud Those are gorgeous, Clarkie! You look like a Native American Warrior Princess

[Clarkie]

Wow :heart: thanks Schnibbles! I'm hoping that if/when I ever grow to have hair long enough to make a bun of YOUR epic proportions they won't look quite so massive.

[schnibbles]

^^^ I don't think they look massive, Clarkie. (And you already have the hair + the skillz!) :hifive: